Hypergolic Propulsion Engineer

Hypergolic Propulsion Engineer

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Job Description

We are looking for someone who has experience with designing/building a spacecraft hypergolic propulsion system, preferably bi-porop. Ideally, we would like to find someone who has significant experience and can help guide the propulsion team through the nuances of range safety and spacecraft pitfalls.

• MUST HAVE hypergolic propulsion systems experience
• Providing engineering expertise in the area of design, development, and test of spacecraft hypergolic propulsion systems
• Hypergolic engine in space engine design experience
• Hypergolic engine vacuum test experience
• Experience with bi-propellant hypergolic propulsion systems for spacecraft
• Providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced technical team members
• Other projects may include technology development and testing programs.

Fluid Systems

• Development of fluid component specifications and sourcing of hardware for bi-propelant hypergolic propulsion systems
• Pressurization & propellant system design
• Fluid schematics and CAD
• Fabrication drawings and procedures
• Component testing procedures
• Propellant slosh/bladder modeling
• Priming and water hammer analysis

Ground Support Equipment

• Lander flatsat fluid system design
• Ground support equipment for lander
• Responsible for the procurement and fabrication of test stand equipment
• Develop fabrication procedures and instructions
• Provide technical guidance to fabricators and other technicians

Qualifications

• Understands what is needed for high-quality spaceflight systems - and also what is not needed
• Experience with range safety
• Radiation cooled thrust chamber design and manufacturing
• Fluid system analysis
• Experience in the life cycle of spacecraft development: design, build, and test.
• 6+ years experience in aerospace engineering
• 3+ years in propulsion design and/or test for spacecraft or rockets
• Experience with startups or new space companies
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field

Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to space technology, candidates must be "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-130. In general, this means candidates shall be US Citizens (dual nationality is okay in most cases), Permanent Residents (current, valid green card) or other "protected" category.

Additional Information

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